by paul | Dec 8, 2019 | Catechesis Q & A, Church Teachings, Confession
Is Confession a Time for Spiritual Direction? In his seminary days, St. Alphonsus was strongly opposed to the idea of making confession into a time of spiritual direction. “After all,” he said, “there is only so much time; and if the priest gives too much advice, many...
by paul | Dec 8, 2019 | Bible, Catechesis Q & A, Confession, Sacraments
Is the Sacrament of Confession Scripture-Based? Some of my Protestant friends have asked why Catholics go to confession and if it is Scripture-based. What would you say? Jesus entered this world to forgive sins. Recall the words of our Lord: “God so loved the...
by paul | Dec 8, 2019 | Catechesis Q & A, Confession
Why Do I Have to Confess My Sins to A Priest? On the first Easter, Jesus told His apostles, whom He had ordained as priests a few days earlier, that just as God the Father had sent Him, so He was sending them. He breathed on them the power of the Holy Spirit, giving...
